What were the Crusades? The Crusades were a series of military expeditions launched by Christian Europe in an attempt to reclaim territory from the Muslims. In addition to waging war on the Muslims, the Crusaders also fought Paganism and numerous Christian sects. These holy wars were sanctioned by Popes and many civic leaders, and they had far-reaching repercussions, some of which continue to be felt today, despite the fact that the Crusades ended in the 14th century. What were the causes of the Crusades?
The cause of the Crusades was that a holy war which centered around the holy city of Jerusalem. Up to 3000 christains had been insulted and persecuted in every way.The first crusade was mostly caused by the preaching of Peter Hermit. He had been preaching of a crusade.
What was the time line of the crusades? The first crusade 1096 to 1099, the second crusade1147 to 1149, the third crusade 1189 to 1192, the fourth crusade 1201 to 1204, the fifth crusade 1218 to 1221, the sixth crusade 1228 to 1229, the seventh crusade 1248 to 1254, the eighth crusade 1270.
What were the weapons used-by the crusades?
During the middle ages weapons were given to men according to their status in the feudal system. The lower class or soldiers used pole arms, battle axes, maces, billhook, caltrops, flail, halberd, longbow, bows, crossbows, pike, poleaxe, quarterstaff, spears, war hammers batons, and the scimitar. The upper class or knight used the lance, sword, dagger and shield. All medieval me were expected to use their weapons to fight for the for the king when needed.
Why was Jerusalem so important to these religions?
The christian religion has great significance in the city of jerusalem. The crusades fought the turks for control of jerusalem the center of the holy land.
Major events of the crusades?
Most of the men in the crusades armies died in the first two missions. They won control of Jerusalem in the third crusade. They had trouble recruiting men to fight so they recruited 15000 children and told them faith would lead them to victory. Most children were sold for slaves before reaching the holy land.
Major people of the crusades? Major people of the crusades were Alexus the first Comneus, AnnaComena, Pope Clement the sixth, Eleanor of Aquitaine,Fredric the first, Pope Innocent the third, King Louis the fourth, Richard the first of England, Saladin Tancred DE Vaudeville,and Pope Urban the second.
Information on specific crusades?
In the first crusade Christians fought to re-gain Jerusalem. The wanted Jerusalem for their beliefs in god. The capture of Jerusalem was completed. in 1100. In the third crusade Richard the lion hart led the armies to fight again for jerusalem. Richard worked out a truce with Saladin because his men were not fit to fight. The truce allowed Christians to visit Jerusalem without problems.
Important sites of the crusades?
Currently named Antakya Antioch was founded in the 4th century B.C.E by Seleucus I Nictor. Antakya is so important to the Christians because Paul preached his first christian sermon there. In the city of Antakya followers of Jesus were the first to call them selves Christians.
Results of the crusades?
Europe changed during the 12th and 13th century because of the crusades .
Europe at the time of the First Crusade.
Charlemagne's Empire at the upper right hand side and Europe and Crusader States
IMPORTANT PEOPLE OF THE CRUSADES:
Godfrey de Bouillon- one of the important people of the Crusades
Fredrick- another important person during the Crusades
The Crusades were a series of military expeditions launched by Christian Europe in an attempt to reclaim territory from the Muslims. In addition to waging war on the Muslims, the Crusaders also fought Paganism and numerous Christian sects. These holy wars were sanctioned by Popes and many civic leaders, and they had far-reaching repercussions, some of which continue to be felt today, despite the fact that the Crusades ended in the 14th century.
What were the causes of the Crusades?
The cause of the Crusades was that a holy war which centered around the holy city of Jerusalem. Up to 3000 christains had been insulted and persecuted in every way.The first crusade was mostly caused by the preaching of Peter Hermit. He had been preaching of a crusade.
What was the time line of the crusades?
The first crusade 1096 to 1099, the second crusade1147 to 1149, the third crusade 1189 to 1192, the fourth crusade 1201 to 1204, the fifth crusade 1218 to 1221, the sixth crusade 1228 to 1229, the seventh crusade 1248 to 1254, the eighth crusade 1270.
What were the weapons used-by the crusades?
During the middle ages weapons were given to men according to their status in the feudal system. The lower class or soldiers used pole arms, battle axes, maces, billhook, caltrops, flail, halberd, longbow, bows, crossbows, pike, poleaxe, quarterstaff, spears, war hammers batons, and the scimitar. The upper class or knight used the lance, sword, dagger and shield. All medieval me were expected to use their weapons to fight for the for the king when needed.
Why was Jerusalem so important to these religions?
The christian religion has great significance in the city of jerusalem. The crusades fought the turks for control of jerusalem the center of the holy land.
Major events of the crusades?
Most of the men in the crusades armies died in the first two missions. They won control of Jerusalem in the third crusade. They had trouble recruiting men to fight so they recruited 15000 children and told them faith would lead them to victory. Most children were sold for slaves before reaching the holy land.
Major people of the crusades?
Major people of the crusades were Alexus the first Comneus, AnnaComena, Pope Clement the sixth, Eleanor of Aquitaine,Fredric the first, Pope Innocent the third, King Louis the fourth, Richard the first of England, Saladin Tancred DE Vaudeville,and Pope Urban the second.
Information on specific crusades?
In the first crusade Christians fought to re-gain Jerusalem. The wanted Jerusalem for their beliefs in god. The capture of Jerusalem was completed. in 1100. In the third crusade Richard the lion hart led the armies to fight again for jerusalem. Richard worked out a truce with Saladin because his men were not fit to fight. The truce allowed Christians to visit Jerusalem without problems.
Important sites of the crusades?
Currently named Antakya Antioch was founded in the 4th century B.C.E by Seleucus I Nictor. Antakya is so important to the Christians because Paul preached his first christian sermon there. In the city of Antakya followers of Jesus were the first to call them selves Christians.
Results of the crusades?
Europe changed during the 12th and 13th century because of the crusades .
Europe at the time of the First Crusade.
Charlemagne's Empire at the upper right hand side and Europe and Crusader States
IMPORTANT PEOPLE OF THE CRUSADES:
Godfrey de Bouillon- one of the important people of the Crusades
Fredrick- another important person during the Crusades
Charlemagne- Emperor during the Crusades